Malawi vs Saudi Arabia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Malawi
4.18 million
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
4.20 million
in 2026
Malawi rank
66th
Saudi Arabia rank
65th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Malawi
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 4.20 million against 4.18 million in Malawi, a difference of 20,340.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Malawi ahead.
Malawi ranks 66th and Saudi Arabia ranks 65th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Malawi averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.48 million | 2.23 million | 10.25 million | Malawi |
| 2010s | 12.12 million | 11.64 million | 482,291 | Malawi |
| 2020s | 6.17 million | 18.51 million | 12.34 million | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Malawi or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 4.20 million against 4.18 million in Malawi as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Malawi and Saudi Arabia?
- 20,340, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Malawi and Saudi Arabia rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Malawi ranks 66th and Saudi Arabia ranks 65th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.